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Major Nikon

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7. Seems to be a popular argument with religionists

Reply to True Dough (Original post)

Wed Nov 28, 2018, 12:48 PM

Nov 2018

Just the other day one floated the idea that just because someone is a rapist and a wife beater, doesn't mean they can't provide inspiration against sexual harassment.

All it really does is underscore the problem with organized religion. Religionists have the unshakeable idea that religion is always a force for good, which is why they are driven to apologia for even the worst of it.

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Forcing child into sex act wasn't indecent assault in the 1970s, Aussie priest's lawyer argues [View all] True Dough Nov 2018 OP

So, he isn't denying having covered it up. Mariana Nov 2018 #1

At least he has no shortage of believers making apologies for him Major Nikon Nov 2018 #2

Just six months of home detention? marylandblue Nov 2018 #3

He was just, you know, helping the lad find his way... MineralMan Nov 2018 #4

They'll do ANYTHING but take responsibility. trotsky Nov 2018 #5

Worse, they don't understand that is why they fail. MineralMan Nov 2018 #6

Seems to be a popular argument with religionists Major Nikon Nov 2018 #7